[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hornady 55gr.

Posted: 5/18/2008 3:23:20 PM EDT

Seems like many here like this bullet. Anyone load this with WW748. What is your load and how is it printing?

Posted: 5/18/2008 4:22:22 PM EDT

[#1]

WCC and RP cases, 26.3-26.4 grains of Win748, RP 7 1/2 primer, Horn. 55fmj, col at 2.200-2.215" shoots well in mine with iron sights. Velocity approx. 3025fps in a 20" barrel. I would not go higher in charges of 748 than 26.4-26.5 especially in high outside temperatures.

Posted: 5/18/2008 6:26:29 PM EDT

[#2]

I've been using 25.0 grs of W748 with my 55gr bullets. Good accuracy on the 100yard reduced course DCM Match at my gun club. It's been one of my favorite loads for my AR-15.

Posted: 5/18/2008 6:30:43 PM EDT

[#3]

I like that bullet with 25.0gr of H335, a CCI #450 (small rifle magnum primer) and ww brass. OAL 2.230". 1moa capability with my 16" RRA and often questionable skills.

Posted: 5/19/2008 7:17:44 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the advice. My load for the 52gr SMK @ 27.5 grains W748 is within the limits of my manual, but seems hot compared to you guys. I havn't seen pressure signs but it makes me wonder if I should decrease. Accuracy seemed to increase with speed as I worked it up. I am going to try the Hornady 55gr with 25 grains W748.

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